"The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry b…
"The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry b…
Discusses how to make, alter, and customize clothes; create a wardrobe complete with thirty garments; and mend and repair worn items. Discover everything you need to know to design, create, and customize your clothes. Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear,…
Tailor-make your wardrobe with this essential dressmaking guide. Discover everything you need to know to design, create, and customize your clothes. Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear, easy-to-understand way, The Dressmaking Book contains everything you…
Tailor-make your wardrobe with this essential dressmaking guide. Discover everything you need to know to design, create, and customize your clothes. Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear, easy-to-understand way, The Dressmaking Book contains everything you…
"The essential one-stop guide to making clothes at home. Includes classic patterns for skirts, dresses, tops, pants, and jackets in sizes 2-20"--Page 4 of cover.
This book provides all the know-how you need to create your own wardrobe. It gives you all the tools you need to make, alter and customize your own clothes, from choosing the right fabrics to key techniques such as hemming and hand stitching. You can create a complete wardrobe w…
Discusses how to make, alter, and customize clothes, includes classic patterns for skirts, dresses, tops, pants, and jackets, with step-by-step instructions for each project and demonstrations of key techniques.
"The essential one-stop guide to making clothes at home. Includes classic patterns for skirts, dresses, tops, pants, and jackets in sizes 2-20"--Page 4 of cover.
This comprehensive guide explores all the fundamental sewing methods and introduces professional garment construction.
Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft, which has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms. Nothing feels quite so luxurious or sophisticated as bespoke clothe…
Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft, which has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms.
